OFF MARKET

Listed by Chris Weitzel • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with Keller Williams Western Realty.

Off market sep 2016 for $326K

$691,818

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,559/mo

•

1,632

sq ft

4538 Fir Tree Way, Bellingham, WA 98229

About this home

Geneva 4 bed/2 bath home on large flat, sunny, lot ideal for garden area. Walking distance to Waldorf and Geneva schools. Huge deck off dining space on the upper floor, great for entertaining! Vaulted ceilings & skylights allow natural light to fill the upstairs, which includes a lovely tiled fireplace and hardwood floors through dining and kitchen. Family room has 2nd fireplace and built in lounge area with storage and desk space. New paint in and out, new carpets and new vinyl in bathrooms.

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

10,499 sq ftLot Size

$424Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Chris Weitzel • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Bought with Mallina Wilson • Keller Williams Western Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #969997

Redfin Estimate

$691,818

$366K since sold in September 2016$3,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 5.6% lower than the average sale price ($733K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$828,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,556 sq ft
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SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$635,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,532 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$654,000
C
3 beds3 baths1,750 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$710,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,652 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$675,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,311 sq ft
1804 Olympic Pl, Bellingham, WA 98229
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$895,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,864 sq ft
1101 Raymond St, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Market trends in 98229, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.9%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$718K

$38K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

6 days MoM

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Sale history for 4538 Fir Tree Way

Date

Event

Price

Sep 2, 2016

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #969997

$326,000

$200/sq ft

Jul 27, 2016

Contingent (Pending - Backup Offer Requested)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #969997

—

Jul 27, 2016

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #969997

—

Jul 1, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #969997

$328,500

$201/sq ft

Jul 25, 2005

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25089099

$315,000

$193/sq ft

Jun 20, 2005

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25089099

$315,000

$193/sq ft

Sep 20, 1985

Sold

Public Records

$57,877

$35/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,038 (+9.7%)

$294,912 + $321,579

$616,491

2025

$5,507 (+4.1%)

$294,912 + $321,579

$616,491

2024

$5,289 (+4.7%)

$293,616 + $320,165

$613,781

2023

$5,050 (+13.7%)

$293,616 + $320,165

$613,781

2022

$4,444 (+6.2%)

$248,832 + $271,332

$520,164

2021

$4,184 (+17.9%)

$194,400 + $211,978

$406,378

2020

$3,549 (+8.5%)

$180,000 + $196,276

$376,276

2019

$3,272 (+13.3%)

$143,007 + $153,529

$296,536

2017

$2,889 (+12.4%)

$122,905 + $132,464

$255,369

2016

$2,571

$111,759 + $120,617

$232,376

2015

$2,570 (−3.3%)

$102,250 + $107,694

$209,944

2014

$2,658 (+8.2%)

$97,350 + $117,066

$214,416

2013

$2,457 (+5.5%)

$97,350 + $117,066

$214,416

2011

$2,328 (+2.9%)

$94,600 + $113,714

$208,314

2010

$2,262 (+3.8%)

$110,000 + $119,700

$229,700

2009

$2,180

$110,000 + $119,700

$229,700

Tax history for 4538 Fir Tree Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,038 (+9.7%)

$294,912 + $321,579

$616,491

2025

$5,507 (+4.1%)

$294,912 + $321,579

$616,491

2024

$5,289 (+4.7%)

$293,616 + $320,165

$613,781

2023

$5,050 (+13.7%)

$293,616 + $320,165

$613,781

2022

$4,444 (+6.2%)

$248,832 + $271,332

$520,164

2021

$4,184 (+17.9%)

$194,400 + $211,978

$406,378

2020

$3,549 (+8.5%)

$180,000 + $196,276

$376,276

2019

$3,272 (+13.3%)

$143,007 + $153,529

$296,536

2017

$2,889 (+12.4%)

$122,905 + $132,464

$255,369

2016

$2,571

$111,759 + $120,617

$232,376

2015

$2,570 (−3.3%)

$102,250 + $107,694

$209,944

2014

$2,658 (+8.2%)

$97,350 + $117,066

$214,416

2013

$2,457 (+5.5%)

$97,350 + $117,066

$214,416

2011

$2,328 (+2.9%)

$94,600 + $113,714

$208,314

2010

$2,262 (+3.8%)

$110,000 + $119,700

$229,700

2009

$2,180

$110,000 + $119,700

$229,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,632

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3803344714890000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Urban Residential District

To promote an orderly transition from rural to urban development, the intent of this district is to encourage land uses and associated densities in designated urban growth areas, which will be complementary with future urban densities and services, while allowing reasonable transition uses of properties. Furthermore, it is the intent of this district to implement the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, it is the intent of this district to provide the opportunity for the development of building sites which will maximize the efficient use of both energy and land by allowing an option for clustering of residential lots.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Beds Upper: 2
# of Beds Lower: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Upper

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Upper

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Upper

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Split

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Upper: 1
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood Products

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,632
Style Code: 14 - Split Entry
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,RV Parking
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.241
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,571
Tax Year: 2016

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, Private Financing Available, VA Loan, State Bond, USDA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Geneva Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Kulshan Mid
High School: Bellingham High
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Directions: From I5, head East on Lakeway Drive. Continue onto Terrace Ave N, continue onto Cable St. Right turn onto Lakewood Lane, and Left on Fir Tree Way.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3803344714890000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, July 1, 2016

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 1,632
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1632
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 1632
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: Multi/Split
Entry Location: Split

Around this home

Schools

Geneva Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

Kulshan Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Bellingham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 83° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Bellingham, WA • 98229

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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1.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$658,000 – $796,000

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